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INSIDE Seinfeld Writer to speak in Louisville CenterPiece PAGE 3 The J Summer Camp Prepares The J says ‘Thank You’ for Another Great Summer to Members by Lee Chottiner Interim Editor by Ben Goldenberg Marketing Director The J drew at least 300 children and teen- agers per week to its summer camp pro- A heartfelt week of thanks to The J grams last year and The J Program and Op- members is scheduled on March 5-11 with erations Director Tom Wissinger predicts at plenty of fun activities for the entire family. least as good a turnout this summer. The annual tradition was started sever- “That’s the goal,” Wissinger told Commu- al years ago as a way for The J to show its nity, “to meet and exceed.” appreciation for all members. This year’s Camp registration began February 6 for week long celebration includes massages, The J members and the entire community smoothies, new class demonstrations and on February 19. a family fitness class. The full schedule is This year, The J is offering an expanded below. itinerary that includes units for everyone – But the most exciting activity this year especially older kids. is a Trivia Night on Saturday, March 11, at For instance, The J is bringing back its 7 p.m. Louisville Trivia will stop by to host Counselor in Training (CIT) unit for 10th a night of fun, basketball and drinks. This graders. The five-week unit will teach CITs general knowledge trivia night will test the necessary skills to become camp coun- you and five friend’s general knowledge of selors. trivial facts. The winners will receive a gift “That’s to get these 10th graders, who are package from The J. too old really to be a traditional camper and In addition, the TREK unit (grades 4-6) All camp programs will be done on The Do not worry UK fans, the SEC Tourna- too young to be an employee, the opportu- is expanded to include three field trips this J campus except for cooking camps, which ment will be on the big screen as well. nity to see what camp is all about, to still summer. will be held at the Standard Club. “Trivia is a great way to bring our mem- engage in camp with the idea that, in the “TREK is going to be more involved in Contact Smith at 502-238-2774 or at bers together in some friendly competi- future, they’ll be counselors – really great things on campus,” Smith said. [email protected]. To register tion,” says Matt Vamvas, membership di- counselors – for our camps or other camps,” The other units are ELC Summer Camp online, visit jcclouisvillecamp.org. rector. said Mary Kate Smith, assistant camp di- (ages 2 to pre-K), KEFF Unit (K), and KEFF The evening will be family friendly, rector of programming. Unit (grades 1-3) and Young Leaders (grades with on-site childcare available for $5. A 7-9) cash bar and free snacks will also be avail- All the grades reflect the year each child able. Trivia Night costs $30 for individuals will be entering during the next school year, or $40 for couples, $20 and $30 for The J Smith said. Members if you register in advance. For There also will be 40-45 specialty camps more information, visit www.jewishlouis- this summer, including variations on cook- ville.org/trivia-night or call 502-238-2791. ing, crafts, sports theater, art, magic, video making, fashion and dance. Several camp specialists have been re- THE J MEMBER tained this year in the areas of nature, cul- APPRECIATION WEEK tural arts, sports and games. The J also hopes to retain specialists in All events are free for The J Members dance and archery and to have two Israeli except Trivia Night on Saturday, March 11. schlichim on hand to teach music and Jew- ish state culture. But the details for these Sunday, March 5 specialists are still being worked out. Free 10-minute chair massages ... all day

Monday, March 6 Bouncy House, Family Fit class in upper CenterStage & Jake Latts gym. Free popcorn after class... 4:30 p.m. Present Tuesday, March 7 Jump Training Demo...... 5:30 p.m. TRX Demo...... 6 p.m. Golf Fitness Demo...... 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 8 Body composition and blood pressure measurements, ...... 8-10 a.m. & 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, March 9 Free Smoothie Day!

Friday, March 10 Live Grand Finale Bring two guests for free...... all day

Saturday, March 11 Sunday, February 26 | 7 p.m. Try several group exercise classes in a 1 hour block...... 10:30 a.m. Trivia Night ...... 7 p.m. Hosted by Louisville Trivia. Registration in Young performers, ages 6-18, take the stage, competing advance: $30 for Individuals, $40 for cou- ples and $20 for The J Members, $30 The for over $2,000 in cash and prizes! J Member couple rate. Register at www.jewishlousville.org/trivia-night www.CenterStageJCC.org/talent or 502-238-2709

B 2 CenterPiece Y February 24, 2017 Y 28 Sh’vat 5777 The J to Host Popular Jewish Cookbook Author Jeffrey Yoskowitz

by Michael Fraade buying jars or mixes, was a finalist for the By Ben Goldenberg JOFEE Fellow National Jewish Book Award. Marketing Director Yoskowitz will lead a live cooking demon- stration during which he will talk about The J will host Jeffrey Yoskowitz, an au- how he began cooking Ashkenazi cuisine It won’t take a “Spoon Full of Sugar” for thor, public speaker and advocate for inno- and why he thinks it is important for others Disney’s Mary Poppins to go down. Center- vative approaches to old world Jewish foods, to do so as well. Following the demonstra- Stage presents the movie turned musical for a cooking demonstration and book sign- tion, there will be samples of a variety of rec- March 16-April 2 at the Linker Auditorium ing on Wednesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. ipes from The Gefilte Manifesto—including at the Jewish Community Center. Tickets Yoskowitz and his cooking partner, Liz homemade gefilte fish—available for tast- are $20-22 in advance or $22-24 at the door Alpern, have been cooking and selling sus- ing. Copies of the cookbook will be available and can be purchased by calling 502-238- tainably sourced, artisanal gefilte fish and for purchasing and signing. 2709 or online at ww.CenterStageJCC.org. other traditional Eastern European Jewish Many see Yoskowitz and Alpern’s work After losing yet another nanny, the Banks foods since they opened their business, the as part of a larger trend focusing on home- family finds themselves in turmoil until a Gefilteria, in New York City in 2012. Last made and gourmet foods. Sasha Chack, new nanny appears in the most peculiar who owns the Louisville-based Izzy’s Ko- way. The practically perfect Mary Poppins sher Catering, notes that younger Jews in teach the Banks family and especially Bert particular “are reclaiming Jewish and ko- sher food—the flavors and customs of their ancestors—as their own in the 21st centu- ry.” He believes that community support for a Jewish food movement will help “engage and foster growth in the Jewish communi- ty.” Amy Green, who met Yoskowitz at the Hazon Jewish Food Conference in Decem- ber and attended his presentation there, says she is “excited for the Louisville community New Nutrition Series to Help to experience such a fun and charismatic presenter. Jeffrey’s food is out-of-this-world Active Adults Become Healthier delicious!” The event, organized by The J’s JOFEE by Ben Goldenberg Kwasny, Kindred fellow. “Chef Shalenko is (Jewish Outdoor, Food and Environmental Marketing Director an expert on crafting creative menus that Education) Program with assistance from help families get healthy.” the Jewish Book Council, will take place in Week one will focus on processed foods. Jeffrey Yoskowitz, co-author of The Gefilte Manifesto the Patio Gallery at The J on Wednesday, You already use The J to get stronger, but Chef Shalenko will teach you how to navi- March 1 from 7:30-9 p.m. and costs $15, $10 wellness involves more than just weights gate the grocery store, focusing specifically year, their cookbook The Gefilte Manifesto, for The J members. Participants can register and a treadmill. The food that you consume on what to look for and avoid on food pack- which makes a passionate case for making at www.jewishlouisville.org/gefilte. provides the power to make you stronger aging. Participants will sample recipes for gourmet Jewish food at home rather than and healthier. turkey tacos with pico de gallo and black As part of the Kindred Active Adult Se- bean brownies. ries, The J is focusing on the food you eat Week two is all about superfoods and with a Nutrition Series for Energy and Vi- supplements for energy and recovery. Reci- SCHOOL’S tality, March 14-28. pes will include kale-quinoa salad and cher- The weekly discussions will include an- ry-cacao energy bars. ti-aging foods, how to cook for a small fam- Week three is about setting yourself up OUT DAY ily and how to nourish your body to have for success. Chef Shalenko will teach you more energy and vitality. They will be led how to prepare meals in advance so you by Chef Mat Shalenko, a health coach and are ready for whatever comes your way professional chef. Focusing on families and throughout the week. Recipes will include seniors in the Portland and Shawnee areas quick greens and beans stew and vegetable of Louisville, Chef Shalenko draws from stir-fry with brown rice. more than 15 years of culinary experience The Nutrition Series for Energy and Vi- to help overcome health and nutrition issues tality meets on Tuesdays, March 14-28 at through their diet. 6:30 p.m. Registration costs $75, $60 for The “Just as important as your workout, J members and can be done at www.jewish- at the Jewish Community Center the food that you put into your body has a louisville.org/nutrition-series or by calling huge impact on your wellness,” says Susan 502-459-0660.

FEBRUARY 27 ALL THINGS PINK Spring Sing MARCH 13 Silent Auction ALL THINGS GOLD Help support The J Early 9 A.M.-4 P.M. Learning Center by EXTENDED DAY bidding on fabulous AVAILABLE items including: a Clearwater, FL week When Jefferson County vacation, liquor, Public Schools are autographs, home decor, closed, bring your spa baskets, nights out child to learn and play! All days include at local restaurants, sports tickets, art, New massage Sweedish | Deep Tissue sports, arts and crafts, SUNDAYS, swimming and more. jewelry and more! therapy options Trigger Point | Fertility 502-238-2709 Bring a bathing suit, Thai (Yoga) FEB. 26 | 1 P.M. CenterStageJCC.org towel and lunch! Opens February 28 and available Sports Muscle Energy MAR. 5 | 1 P.M. $7 STUDENTS JewishLouisville.org/SOD closes March 5 at 6 p.m. jewishlouisville.org/massage 502-238-2718 in The J Lobby. at The J! MAR. 5 | 3 P.M. $12 ADULTS February 24, 2017 Y 28 Sh’vat 5777 Y CenterPiece 3 The J to Host Popular Jewish Cookbook Author Jeffrey Yoskowitz Practically Perfect Mary Poppins comes to CenterStage By Ben Goldenberg Bert, that “anything can happen if you let it!” Marketing Director Mary Poppins features the music and lyr- ics of Richard and Robert Sherman. And DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS was based on the book by Julian Fellowes It won’t take a “Spoon Full of Sugar” for and the stories of P.L. Travers. Additional Thursday, March 16...... 7:30 p.m. Disney’s Mary Poppins to go down. Center- songs and music were written by George Saturday, March 18...... 7:30 p.m. Stage presents the movie turned musical Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The theatre pro- Sunday, March 19...... 2 p.m. March 16-April 2 at the Linker Auditorium duction was co-created by Carmeron Mack- Thursday, March 23...... 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. Tickets intosh when it debuted in London in 2004 Saturday, March 25...... 7:30 p.m. are $20-22 in advance or $22-24 at the door before moving to Broadway in 2006. The Sunday, March 26...... 2 p.m. and can be purchased by calling 502-238- production was nominated for several Tony Monday, March 27...... 7:30 p.m. 2709 or online at ww.CenterStageJCC.org. Awards including Best Musical and won the Tuesday, March 28...... 7:0 p.m. After losing yet another nanny, the Banks award for Best Scenic Design. Thursday, March 30...... 7:30 p.m. family finds themselves in turmoil until a The CenterStage season ends with Sond- Saturday, April 1...... 7:30 p.m. new nanny appears in the most peculiar heim on Sondheim, May 11-21. Tickets for all Sunday, April 2...... 2 p.m. way. The practically perfect Mary Poppins shows are on sale at www.CenterStageJCC. teaches the Banks family, and especially org. Tickets cost $20/22 in advance and $22/24 at the door and can be purchased at CenterStageJCC.org or by calling 502-238-2709. The J Member Night at Yada, Yada, Yada Seinfeld Writ- CenterStage is March 16. Members get a $4 discount when ordering tickets at the er to Speak in Louisville front desk or over the phone. by Marianne Zickhur The J Arts and Ideas Manager

Take an exclusive inside look at Seinfeld, one of TV’s most iconic shows! The Jewish Community Center is thrilled to bring to- gether award winning author of Seinfeldia: How a Show About Nothing Changed Ev- erything, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, along with Emmy Award winning composer of Seinfeld’s theme music, Jonathon Wolff. The event will be held on Saturday, March 4 JOFEE at 7:30 p.m. at Theatre Marketplace. Jennifer and Jonathon will give you an insider’s view at the making of Seinfeld and Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, author of Seinfeldia: How a Restaurant Night how it shaped a generation and continues Show About Nothing Changed Everything to engage new audiences. Jennifer will dish about all the juicy behind the scenes de- tivus, The Close Talker, Yada Yada Yada and tails in writing her book, and Jonathon will the Mango Manhattan. Tickets are $24 in at Havana Rumba play a grand piano and some of his Emmy advance or $28 at the door and are available Wednesday, March 15 • 6-8 p.m. award winning music! online at www.jewishlouisville.org/seinfeld- This intimate evening comes complete ia or by calling 502-459-0660. There will be Fee: $30, $ 25 The J Members with Seinfeld themed hors d’oeuvres: black a VIP meet and greet with the author before and white cookie, pies and calzones, and the show. VIP ticket includes meet & greet jewishlouisville.org/jofee-restaurant also signature mango cocktails such as: Fes- and priority seating!

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March Fitness Madness

SUNDAYS, 502-238-2709 Get fit this March! FEB. 26 | 1 P.M. CenterStageJCC.org Complete 20 workouts during the month and $7 STUDENTS you will be entered to win prizes from The J. MAR. 5 | 1 P.M. After your workout, stop by the Wellness Desk MAR. 5 | 3 P.M. $12 ADULTS to track your activity. 4 CenterPiece Y February 24, 2017 Y 28 Sh’vat 5777

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ElderServe Presents “Shake the Senior Retirees Meeting-Humana’s Salt Habit: Limiting Salt in Your Senior Isolation, 12:45 p.m. Diet,” 12:45 p.m. Representatives from Humana will give a Come learn how foods high in salt sneak presentation on increasing the awareness into our diet and effective ways to reduce of social isolation and how it impacts them, without sacrificing flavor. Enjoy a overall health. We will learn how commu- healthy snack and experience low-impact nity and partner agencies, and you, can exercises to increase physical activity. help those affected by social isolation. Refreshments will be served after the MARCH 7 program.

Purim Celebration, noon MARCH 22 Dozens of people attended a Tu B’Shevat Sedar at The J on February 10. This special meal celebrated the Jewish holiday of the trees and the natural world. Local environmental non-profits were on hand to discuss their work in Louisville and a multi-course dinner incorporated traditional Tu B’Shevat fruits. Join us as we celebrate Purim with Louisville Orchestra’s Music with- Cantor David Lipp from Adath Jeshurun out Borders Concert, 7:30 p.m. Synagogue. Delicious Hamantashen will be served. The Louisville Orchestra will perform “Classical Symphony” by Sergei Prokoviev MARCH 14 as well as works from Mozart, Dukas, Gabrieli and more. Tickets & transporta- Bingo, 12:45 p.m. tion: $20/M, $23/NM. Reservations and payments are due by Tuesday, March 14. “Bingo will be sponsored by CareBuilders at Home, a trusted home agency, which MARCH 28 provides exceptional help for you or your loved ones wherever needed.” ElderServe Presents: “Eating the Refreshments will be served. Rainbow: Love your Colorful Fruits & Vegetables, 12:45 p.m.

MARCH 20 Join us for this colorful class on the bene- fits of “eating the rainbow.” You will learn Mammogram Screenings, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. how to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet and simple, effective ways of becoming more active. There will be a Call 502-238-2749 to schedule an appoint- healthy snack and low impact exercises ment. to increase physical activity, an important CORNHOLE part of weight management and health. The J Book Club Meeting, 11 a.m.

We are reading One True Thing by Anna MARCH 29 Quindlen. Physical and digital copies are available upon request. For more informa- Intergenerational, Interfaith Model Seder, 4:30 p.m. tion, contact Susan Kwasny at 502-238- 2794 or [email protected]. Sponsored by the Bensinger Family in memory of Judith Bensinger & Margot Outdoor Walking Group Barr. Join us for this annual event with the TOURNAMENT STYLE Hebrew School students. Cantor Sharon Hordes from Keneseth Israel Synagogue Points awarded daily with monthly prizes Starts March 8 at 10:30 a.m. will lead us in the service followed by a catered dinner prepared by Gerry Burns. Meet at The J’s Front Desk Cost of event: $5/M, $8/NM. RSVP by Wednesday, March 22. Tuesdays & Thursdays | Racquetball Court #3 and go for a stroll around the 10 a.m. - Noon grounds for an hour.

Parent’s Night Out- Everything Rectangular Golf Fitness March 18 • 6-10 p.m. Parents, enjoy a night out while your children, Men’s and Women’s classes start in March ages 2 years-6th grade have fun at The J! www.jewishlouisville.org/golf-fitness www.jewishlouisvillle.org/pno